NETGEAR WAX202 Manuel utilisateur

User Manual

WiFi 6 AX1800/AX3200 Dual Band

Wireless Access Point

Models

WAX202

WAX206

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria DriveJuly 2021

San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12234-01

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Revision History

CommentsPublish DatePublication Part

Number

We added model WAX206.July 2021202-12234-01

First publication.July 2021202-12211-01

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Additional documentation...................................................................9

Unique features for each model.........................................................9

Position the AP......................................................................................9

Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point........11

Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Model WAX202

Front panel with LEDs........................................................................14

Back panel...........................................................................................16

AP label................................................................................................17

Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Model WAX206

Front panel with LEDs........................................................................19

Back panel...........................................................................................21

AP label................................................................................................22

Chapter 4 Installation and Initial Login

What WiFi setup do you want?.........................................................24

About AP mode and router mode...................................................24

Setup with an Ethernet wall outlet....................................................25

Connect the AP to a routing device and log in for the first time...26

Connect the AP to a modem and log in for the first time..............30

How the operation mode affects how you can reach the local

browser UI...........................................................................................33

Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use

routerlogin.net....................................................................................34

Change the language........................................................................37

Connect a wired or WiFi device to the AP’s network after

installation...........................................................................................37

Join a WiFi network on the AP.....................................................38

Connect to the AP through an Ethernet cable...........................39

Routing features enabled in router mode.......................................39

Dismiss a browser security warning.................................................39

Chapter 5 Manually Set Up Internet Settings [Router Mode]

Use the Setup Wizard [router mode]...............................................42

Manually set up the AP Internet connection [router mode]..........43

Specify a dynamic or fixed WAN IP address Internet connection

without a login [router mode]......................................................43

Specify a PPPoE Internet connection that uses a login [router

mode]..............................................................................................45

Chapter 6 Basic WiFi and Radio Features

Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network........................49

Set up WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi security with a RADIUS

server....................................................................................................53

Enable or disable a WiFi network.....................................................55

Broadcast or hide the SSID for a WiFi network...............................56

Manage client isolation for clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3

network................................................................................................57

Manage access to LAN ports and the local browser UI.................58

Manage SSID isolation for all WiFi networks...................................60

Enable or disable a WiFi radio..........................................................61

Chapter 7 Firewall Security and Access Rules

Firewall WAN settings [router mode]..............................................64

Enable or disable responses to a ping from the Internet [router

mode]..............................................................................................64

Enable or disable IGMP proxying [router mode].......................65

Set up a default DMZ server [router mode]................................66

Manage NAT filtering [router mode]...........................................67

Network access control lists..............................................................68

Enable and manage network access control..............................68

Add, remove, or change a device on the allowed list...............70

Add, remove, or change a device on the blocked list..............71

Chapter 8 Network Settings

LAN IP address settings [router mode]............................................75

Change the LAN IP address and subnet settings [router

mode]..............................................................................................75

Manage the DHCP server address pool [router mode]............76

Disable the DHCP server [router mode].....................................78

Manage the Router Information Protocol settings [router

mode]..............................................................................................78

Change the AP network device name.............................................80

Reserved LAN IP addresses [router mode].....................................81

Reserve a LAN IP address [router mode]....................................81

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Change a reserved LAN IP address entry [router mode]..........82

Remove a reserved LAN IP address entry [router mode].........83

Change the MTU size [router mode]................................................83

Chapter 9 Maintain and Monitor

Update the firmware..........................................................................87

Let the AP check for new firmware and update the firmware...87

Manually check for new firmware and update the firmware....88

Enable the AP to automatically update the firmware................90

Back up or restore the settings.........................................................91

Back up the AP settings.................................................................91

Restore the AP settings.................................................................92

Change the local device password..................................................93

Change the password recovery questions for the local device

password.............................................................................................94

Recover local browser UI access after login failures......................95

Factory default settings......................................................................96

Use the Reset button to return the AP to factory defaults........97

Use the local browser UI to return the AP to factory defaults...97

Time and Network Time Protocol server.........................................98

Manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving

time..................................................................................................99

Change the Network Time Protocol server..............................100

Logs....................................................................................................101

Display or clear the logs.............................................................101

Specify which activities the AP logs...........................................102

Status and statistics..........................................................................103

Display information about the Internet port, AP, and WiFi settings

[router mode]...............................................................................103

Display information about the LAN port, AP, and WiFi settings

[AP mode].....................................................................................105

Check the Internet connection status........................................108

Display the Internet port statistics.............................................110

Display the devices currently on the AP network and change

device information.......................................................................111

Change the operation mode to AP mode or router mode.........113

Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs............................................115

Chapter 10 Advanced WiFi and Radio Features

Change the region of operation.....................................................118

Manage 802.11ax and enable or disable OFDMA for a radio....119

Enable or disable smart connect for the AP.................................120

Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio.122

Change the channel for a radio......................................................123

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Change the WiFi throughput mode for a radio............................124

Change the WiFi throughput mode on model WAX202.......124

Change the WiFi throughput mode on model WAX206.......126

Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio.128

Change the transmission output power for a radio.....................129

Add a WiFi schedule for a radio.....................................................131

Enable or disable MU-MIMO..........................................................133

Enable or disable explicit beamforming.......................................134

Enable or disable PMF.....................................................................135

Chapter 11 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Reboot the AP from the local browser UI......................................138

Quick tips for troubleshooting.......................................................139

Restart your AP network if the AP is in router mode...............139

Restart your AP if it is operating in AP mode...........................139

Check the Ethernet cable connections.....................................139

Check the WiFi settings of your computer or mobile device..140

Check the DHCP network settings of your computer or mobile

device............................................................................................140

Standard LED behavior when the AP is powered on...................141

Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................141

Power LED is off...........................................................................141

Power LED does not turn green.................................................142

WAN (Internet) LED remains off [router mode].......................142

WAN (Internet) LED remains off [AP mode].............................143

One or both WLAN LEDs are off................................................143

A LAN LED is off while a device is connected..........................143

You cannot log in to the AP............................................................144

You cannot log in to the AP [router mode]..............................144

You cannot log in to the AP [AP mode]....................................145

You cannot access the Internet [router mode].............................147

Check the Internet WAN IP address [router mode]................147

Check or manually start the PPPoE connection [router mode].149

Troubleshoot your Internet connection [router mode]...............150

Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity...............................................150

Changes are not saved....................................................................152

Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility of your computer

or mobile device...............................................................................152

Test the LAN path from a Windows-based computer to the

AP...................................................................................................152

Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote

device [router mode]...................................................................153

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Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory default settings...................................................................156

Technical specifications model WAX202......................................158

Technical specifications model WAX206......................................160

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Introduction

This manual is for the following NETGEAR WiFi 6 Dual Band Wireless Access Point

models:

•WAX202: WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point

•WAX206: WiFi 6 AX3200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point

Models WAX202 and WAX206, in this manual referred to as the AP, support 802.11ax

high performance WiFi connectivity and dual-band concurrent operation at 2.4 GHz

and 5 GHz. The AP is designed to function standalone in a small office network or home

network.

You can use the AP in its default router mode with its router features enabled, directly

connected to the Internet, for example through a modem. You can also use the AP in

access point (AP) mode, connected to a device that provides routing functions in your

network. In AP mode, the routing features of the AP are not required so they are masked

out in the AP’s local browser interface (UI).

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Additional documentation

• Unique features for each model

• Position the AP

• Safety instructions and warnings for an indoor access point

Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the

support website at netgear.com/support/.

Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time

to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new

firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is

described in this manual, you might need to update the firmware.

Note: In this manual, WiFi network means the same as SSID (service set identifier or

WiFi network name). That is, when we refer to a WiFi network we mean an individual

SSID.

Additional documentation

The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/:

•Installation guide

•Data sheet

Unique features for each model

The following table shows the main differences between model WAX202 and model

WAX206:

Table 1. Model WAX202 and model WAX206 main differences

Model WAX206Model WAX202Feature

2.5 Gbps1 GbpsWAN (Internet) port speed

43Number of Gigabit LAN ports

3200 Mbps total:

800 Mbps at 2.4 GHz

2400 Mbps at 5 GHz.

1800 Mbps total:

600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz

1200 Mbps at 5 GHz

Approximate combined

throughput

12864Maximum number of supported

WiFi clients

6040Maximum number of concurrent

devices

Position the AP

Consider how you want to position the AP. Place it where you want to add WiFi,

positioned so the WiFi range of the AP provides an optimal coverage area for your WiFi

devices.

The WiFi range or coverage area can vary significantly depending on the physical

placement of your AP. For example, the thickness and number of walls that the WiFi

signal passes through can limit the range.

Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your office or home might affect

your AP’s signal. WiFi access points can be routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders,

and any other devices that emit WiFi signals.

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Tips for positioning your AP:

•Place your AP so that you can connect it with an Ethernet cable to your router, modem,

or Ethernet outlet and within reach of an AC power outlet.

•Place the AP near the center of the area where your computers and other devices

operate, and within a line of sight to your WiFi devices.

•Place the AP in an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls and ceilings

between the AP and your WiFi client devices.

•Place the AP away from electrical devices like these:

-Ceiling fans

- Home security systems

- Microwaves

- Computers

-Base of a cordless phone

- 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz cordless phones

•Place the AP away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls,

and items such as these:

- Solid metal door

- Aluminum studs

- Fish tanks

- Mirrors

- Brick

- Concrete

If other access points are nearby, consider using different radio frequency channels to

reduce interference (see Change the channel for a radio on page 123).

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